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Where is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?

Where is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?

The Absolute Best Blanco Tequilas, Just In Time For Cinco De Mayo

iStockphoto/UPROXX Blanco tequila is tequila in its purest form. It’s simple fermented agave juice that’s distilled (twice) and then cut with water and bottled. There are, of course, more steps to it, but that’s the gist. And yet, as with any spirit there’s a lot of variation that can make or break a good tequila …

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The Best Mexican-Style Craft Lagers For Your Cinco de Mayo Festivities, Ranked

Sun King/Lone Tree/Alesmith/Cerveceria Colorado/istock/Uproxx Cinco de Mayo is rapidly approaching. You know, the day when everyone celebrates Mexico’s defeat of France in the Battle of Puebla and definitely not Mexico’s Independence Day. On May fifth, whether or not we understand the historical significance or not, many of us will enjoy classic, cheesy, meaty, delicious Mexican …

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Feid’s Hit-Making Producers Icon Break Out With Their Alluring ‘Cinco’ Video Featuring Maxiolly

Icon, the Colombian duo behind hits for Feid, are moving out from behind the producer’s console. On Friday (December 9), Icon released their hypnotic “Cinco” music video featuring rising singer-songwriter Maxiolly. Icon includes Johan “Jowan” Esteban Espinosa and Andrés “Rolo” David Restrepo. The duo have helped globalize the sound of reggaeton music from Medellín, Colombia. …

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CNCO Opens Up About The Departure Of Joel Pimentel In The Disney+ Documentary ‘Los Últimos Cinco Días’

CNCO is letting its fans into the band’s final days as a quintet. Yesterday (October 25), the Latin boy band released the Disney+ documentary Los Últimos Cinco Días where the remaining members talked about the departure of their bandmate Joel Pimentel. In 2015, CNCO was formed on the reality TV competition La Banda with the …

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This Sweet, Smoky Oaxacan Old Fashioned Is The Perfect Cinco De Mayo Cocktail

iStockphoto/UPROXX If you’re going to mix up a new tequila cocktail, this is the week to do it. While a margarita, a paloma, ranch water, or even the 70s classic tequila sunrise might be the first drinks that come to mind, a Oaxacan old fashioned should also be on your list. Another iconic agave-based cocktail, …

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How To Make Taco Bell’s Discontinued Classic, The Meximelt, For Cinco de Mayo

Dane Rivera/Uproxx Thanks to Doja Cat the much-beloved Mexican Pizza is returning to Taco Bell’s menu next month. Which begs the question: when are we getting the Meximelt back? When Taco Bell streamlined its menu two years ago they dropped plenty of classics from their menu (shout out to the 7-Layer Burrito) but the Meximelt …

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